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April 28, 2022
University of Glasgow excels in latest prestigious rankings
The University of Glasgow has risen in recent world rankings figures in four out of five of its Faculty areas.
Its following Faculty areas have shown improvement in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 – these are: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, Natural Sciences and Engineering & Technology. Glasgow’s fifth Faculty – Life Sciences – has been placed marginally lower than in 2021, however it has maintained its position as the University of Glasgow’s best performing faculty area.
The rankings – published at the beginning of April – have also placed 24 out of 41 University of Glasgow subjects within the world top 100 – with notable subjects being:
- Anatomy & Physiology – regaining a spot in the world top 50, to become the University of Glasgow’s joint highest-ranking subject, with Veterinary Science, at 18 in the world.
- English Language & Literature and Education – also featuring in the world top 50.
- Accounting and Finance – climbing from 97 to 61.
Speaking about these achievements, Glasgow’s Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, says, “I am pleased to see the positive results from this year’s QS World Faculty and Subject rankings, with the University now ranking among the top 100 institutions in 24 out of 41 subject areas.”
He continues, “Results such as these do not happen by themselves and are testament to the tremendous efforts of colleagues from across the University, working together to deliver truly world-class teaching and research.”
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Content added on 28th April 2022.
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